This onsen was a lovely little public onsen in town that our lodge managers gave us a voucher for. It was so ridiculously hot I couldn’t even get in. I sat on the side just tipping the buckets of wate...
This one of three public baths in Zao Onsen which cost Y200 or free with a coupon from where you are staying. Lovely carpentry. Being on the high street, however, it can be busy at certain times - o...
Very traditional style public bath house with male/female separation. It is very clean and spacious and you get a taste of traditional Japanese culture. Great after a day on the slopes.
It is in the shopping street. The temperature is also suitable and the water or bathtub is not rattling, so it is easy to enter. 3 Each communal bath has its own personality.
A gem
An incredible natural hot spa experience with scenery straight from a postcard. Visited in autumn - when the surrounding forest was bathed in colour.
Way to hot!
This onsen was a lovely little public onsen in town that our lodge managers gave us a voucher for. It was so ridiculously hot I couldn’t even get in. I sat on the side just tipping the buckets of wate...
Quaint and authentic
This one of three public baths in Zao Onsen which cost Y200 or free with a coupon from where you are staying. Lovely carpentry. Being on the high street, however, it can be busy at certain times - o...
Awesome onsen experience
Very traditional style public bath house with male/female separation. It is very clean and spacious and you get a taste of traditional Japanese culture. Great after a day on the slopes.
Maybe this is the place I'm looking for.
It is in the shopping street. The temperature is also suitable and the water or bathtub is not rattling, so it is easy to enter. 3 Each communal bath has its own personality.